Causier Does the Double in Vienna with Crushing European Open Final Win
Back Causier in Whatever He Enters — This Man is Unstoppable
David Causier is rapidly becoming the most reliable name in World Billiards, and if you're not already paying attention to the ranking events circuit, his performances in Austria this fortnight should change that. The Englishman wrapped up a stunning Vienna double on 4th June 2026, dismantling fellow former world champion Peter Gilchrist 6-1 in the final of the World Billiards European Open at the National Billiards and Snooker Academy — the very same venue where he had claimed the Austrian Open title just days earlier.
This was no fluke and no close-run thing. Causier was dominant from the first frame of the tournament through to the last. Playing under the 100-up format across this level five ranking event, he came through a 27-player field without breaking sweat, beating Phil Johnson, former Queensland Open champion Karthik Ramaswamy, Steve Hassack and Aonghus McAnally in the group stage. He then posted back-to-back whitewash victories — 6-0 against Jason Colebrook and 6-0 against Ryan Mears — before edging past Rob Hall 5-2 in the semi-finals. By the time he reached the final, Causier looked utterly untroubled.
The Final: A Repeat of the Week Before
The title match was, almost poetically, a carbon copy of the Austrian Open final that had taken place at the same venue the previous week. Gilchrist had earned his spot in the decider by defeating Martin Goodwill 5-3 in his semi-final, but the outcome against Causier was never really in doubt. Causier raced to a 6-1 victory, a scoreline that flatters Gilchrist if anything, and collected another World Billiards ranking title to add to what is becoming a genuinely remarkable haul.
It's worth stepping back and appreciating just how consistent Causier has become at the top of the World Billiards game. This is a man who has won the World Matchplay Championship, defended the Irish Open title, claimed the UK Billiards Championship, and now completed a double at the same venue in the same calendar week. If snooker fans are looking for a crossover sport to follow — one with genuine tactical depth and elite-level competition — World Billiards under the 100-up format offers exactly that, and Causier is its standout performer right now.
What This Means for the Rankings and What's Next
Two ranking event wins in a week will do Causier's World Billiards standing no harm whatsoever. As a level five event, the European Open carries meaningful ranking points, and combined with the Austrian Open haul from the week prior, Causier has had an extraordinary seven days in the Austrian capital. His nearest rival in the final, Gilchrist, is no mug — the Singaporean is a multiple world champion himself — but he was made to look ordinary by a player operating at the very peak of his powers.
The World Billiards calendar moves swiftly on. The next event is the Walter Lindrum Australian Open, scheduled to take place in Melbourne, Australia from 9th–12th June. Given Causier's current form, expect the bookmakers to install him as a short-priced favourite once markets open — and on current evidence, it's hard to argue against him. The man has turned up in Vienna twice in a fortnight and won both times. He won't fear the travel.
The SnookerWins View
We'll be keeping a close eye on the Australian Open markets as they form ahead of the Melbourne event. If you can get Causier at anything above evens to win outright, that represents genuine value based on the form he has shown over the past two weeks. His head-to-head record against the field at these ranking events is exceptional, and his ability to post whitewash victories in the knockout rounds suggests he has the psychological edge over his rivals as much as the technical one.
Whether you're a billiards devotee or a snooker fan curious about the wider cue sports world, Causier's current run is the kind of form that demands your attention. Watch the markets, watch the draws, and when the Australian Open opens up — back the man in form.
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